Postoperative peroneal nerve palsy after ENT surgery: A case report

Abstract

Postoperative peroneal nerve palsy mostly occurs under general anesthesia. Here, we report a rare case of an 11-year-old girl with peroneal nerve palsy following ENT surgery in the supine position under general anesthesia. Further, we describe the etiology and pathogenesis of peroneal nerve palsy post-operation in the supine position. Finally, it was concluded that clinicians need knowledge to prevent postoperative peroneal nerve palsy following surgery.

Keywords:

• ENT surgery
• peroneal nerve palsy
• foot drop
• general anesthesia
• complication

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